Atty. Melvyn L. Shaffir
Melvyn L. Shaffir is a lawyer practicing insurance, estate planning.
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Melvyn L. Shaffir is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Melvyn L. Shaffir. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on estate planning and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1963). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1963) and Adelphi University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melvyn L. Shaffir is a lawyer practicing insurance, estate planning
- Melvyn received a B.A. degree from Adelphi University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Melvyn practices at Melvyn L. Shaffir in New York, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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